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Stealth Re-Signs Goalie Richards for 2013

from press release

EVERETT, Wash. – The Washington Stealth
announced today that the team has agreed to a one-year contract
with goaltender Tyler Richards, pending approval by the National
Lacrosse League. Richards is entering his fifth NLL season since
being drafted by the Stealth in the 2008 NLL Entry Draft.

Richards has established himself as one of the NLL's top
goaltenders and a fan favorite at the Comcast Arena at Everett. The
Vancouver, B.C., native logged a career-high 723 minutes in 13
games last season, posting a 12.70 goals against average and .771
save percentage. In his regular season career, Richards is 16-20
with an 11.72 goals against average and .778 save percentage in
2206 minutes of action.

"It's rare that you see a goaltender establish himself among the
league's elite at such a young age," said Stealth General Manager
Doug Locker. "But Tyler has done just that and has become the
anchor of our defense. He's mature beyond his years and has the
complete trust of his teammates, coaches and the entire Stealth
organization. We couldn't be happier to have him on board for
another season."

At just 26 years old, which is incredibly young for a starting
NLL goaltender, Richards has already made a name for himself as a
big game netminder. He's appeared in eight postseason games in his
career, going 6-2 with a 10.13 goals against average and .807 save
percentage in 456 mintues.

Richards' breakout performance came during the 2010 postseason,
where he led the Stealth to its first NLL title with a 9.90 goals
against average and .807 save percentage in three games, including
a 50-save performance in the NLL Championship Game. He followed
that performance with another dominant postseason in 2011, leading
the Stealth back to the NLL Championship game with a 7.71 goals
against average and .854 save percentage.